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FATORDA: Goa Forward Party (GFP) chief and Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai has dismissed media reports suggesting that his party demanded six seats as part of an alliance arrangement, describing the claims as false.
Speaking on the issue, Sardesai said a meeting of the alliance partners has been scheduled for tomorrow and clarified that he personally handles all alliance-related decisions.
He added that he has not yet held discussions with anyone on the matter.
Emphasising the significance of regional political forces in Goa, Sardesai said the state’s electoral history has consistently demonstrated the strength and relevance of regional parties.
He pointed out that even the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had depended on a regional party to establish its political presence in Goa.
Taking a swipe at his political opponent, Sardesai remarked that a leader who has suffered defeat in three consecutive elections continues to project confidence about winning 30 seats.
He asserted that, as the sitting MLA, he had defeated the same opponent in all three contests.
Reiterating GFP’s political direction, Sardesai said the party remains committed to strengthening regional politics and working towards forming the next government in Goa.
Meanwhile, Sardesai also accused local BJP leaders of exerting pressure on ministers to stop development works that had already received official sanction in Fatorda.
He specifically cited the People’s Path bridge project, alleging that attempts to stall such initiatives were driven by political frustration.
The GFP chief maintained that his party would continue to champion regional interests while pursuing its political and development agenda in the state.
